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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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